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Police reports can be helpful tools when building your car accident case, but knowing where to go can be tricky.  Many third-party websites charge for police reports, but they have no contracts with the police departments and may provide redacted or incomplete records. In Bloomfield, you can go to the police department directly for a […]

Getting a police report about a car accident can be more difficult than you might think. Ideally, the report should be ready and available a few short weeks after the accident, but this is not always the case. Some reports may take longer to compile, and you may need to hold off on legal action […]

Most car accident victims need help getting crash reports from law enforcement, and our attorneys are here to help with that and more. After we receive the report and review its contents, we may use it to strengthen your claim and increase your chances of achieving a full and fair recovery. You may request a […]

The value of any personal injury case comes down to what harms you actually suffered in the accident.  Additionally, there are some limits to consider when determining how much you can sue for in a slip and fall. In New Jersey, both economic and non-economic damages can be paid for a slip and fall.  These […]

If you are injured and want to file a lawsuit, you might consider representing yourself and filing without a lawyer. You might even consider filing an insurance claim and skipping a lawsuit altogether. While this might be possible, it is usually a very bad idea. Technically, handling a case pro se by representing yourself is […]

New Jersey personal injury cases usually require proving that the defendant caused your injury through negligence. This means showing they breached some duty they owed you, which caused your injuries. To prove negligence, you need to prove each element of the case. You do this with your own testimony about what happened, backed up by […]

Countless people travel between New Jersey and New York every day, and some of those people suffer injuries when they’re out of state. If you get hurt on the other side of the Hudson River, our lawyers can handle your case, making sure it’s filed in the right jurisdiction and by the appropriate deadline. You […]

Even if you don’t know who the at-fault driver is after a hit and run, there are still ways to get compensation. Your personal injury protection (PIP) will pay some medical bills and lost wages, and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM) can also help. Personal injury protection doesn’t cover non-economic damages, which you can […]

The aftermath of any accident is stressful for victims. If an intoxicated driver is involved, the stress only increases. Drunk drivers might be combative, try to flee the scene, or refuse to exchange information. So, when a drunk driver hits you, the first thing you should do is call 911. Let the police handle the […]

Accidents and injuries cost victims more than just financially. The emotional distress they experience is sometimes overwhelming. When we file your lawsuit, we will seek compensation for emotional distress and other intangible harms. Unlike medical damages, which we can prove with bills, intangible harms are subjective. They’re based on victims’ personal experiences with their injuries. […]